1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1973 Buick Centurion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1491 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1973 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 750 | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3160 mm |
